"Pasturized": How I Survived, and Thrived, During My First Year of Retirement

By David Waskowiak

I was newly retired without a lot of hobbies or obligations, wondering how I would fare. Was I going to be a retired guy who watched a lot of daytime TV, took a lot of naps in the afternoon, gained weight, and settled into a long funk as I waited for the Reaper to make his inevitable call? Or would I make retirement a period of activity, fun, fulfillment, and happiness?You may have read retirement books or seen TV shows that feature handsome, smiling, and silver-haired people doing things like parasailing, mountain climbing, or taking romantic cruises during their golden years. You may wish to do such things yourself, and you should if you desire. But you can't do those things all the time. Even those smiling and handsome retirees must come home from their excursions for stretches of time and fill their days with something.For the first time in my life I kept a daily journal of my activities, experiences, and discoveries-what worked, what didn't, and what I learned along the way. This book describes my experiences and conclusions during my first year in retirement as I attempted to make a success of it. It also contains some perspectives that I developed over time, which I believe can improve one's retirement experience and outlook. I believe the suggestions I offer in this book apply to just about everyone regardless of job experience, wealth, or education.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1530023084
• ISBN13: 9781530023080
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"